Support Living Specialist

Support Living Specialist

Starting Salary Range: $60,385 - $72,462

The Support Living Specialist works with community agencies to improve and increase Support Living Services and outcomes for the developmentally disabled through the creation and oversight of the Agency’s various housing initiatives for people supported by the regional center and provides guidance and assistance throughout the Agency and to Community Based Organizations (CBOs) to help provides appropriate housing options for interested supported individuals and their families.  

Responsibilities

Program Management

•  Design, coordinate, and implement an overall specialized system of supported living options as well as the development of an evaluation process for follow-up and ongoing monitoring of programs
• Acts as liaison to local providers of supported living services, and serves as communication link between the Agency and the providers.
• Acts as liaison to the Department of Developmental Services for issues regarding supported living services.
• Create Cost comparison spreadsheets WHAT IS THIS?
• Analyze and apply existing and proposed statutes and regulations,
• Draft revisions to Agency policies and guidelines and works with DDS to implement revised policies
• Participate in the RFP for potential new housing providers
• Implements internal and external communications strategies that promote and educate employees and the community regarding supported living services initiatives.
• Facilitate communications at all levels to solve problems and participate in planning of proactive solutions
• Coordinates supported living services for people supported with various community partners.  DOESN’T THE SOCIAL WORKERS REALLY DO THIS?
• Sets priorities, organizes workload, manages relevant contracts with community partners, and meets agreed upon deadlines.  
• Shares related information and articles to staff and stakeholders as appropriate
• Draft written comments on proposed regulations
• Advise others on trends occurring within SLS
• Develops new housing resources
• Negotiate rates
• Recruit, screen, evaluate and contract with vendors
• Establish start-up budgeting and billing procedures

Agency Communication and Support

•  Presents periodic updates to Board of Directors and Senior Management on housing initiatives.
• Attends Board, Service Providers and providers and meetings with Individuals Supported as needed.
• Coordinates with case management and administration staff regarding authorization of supported living services and service changes.
• Provides training to new employees and consults with staff regarding housing options.
• Contributes to Individual Service Plans for people supported who currently participates in housing services
• Responds to questions related to SLS regulations and interpretation of the regulations
• Prepares and sends required reports related to Supported Living Services within the Agency’s community
• May act as a witness in appeals
• Conducts New Hire and other training relevant to function to staff and community.
• Provides updates on related Performance Contract Measures as requested.

Community Involvement

• Implements internal and external communications strategies that promote and educate employees and the community regarding supported living services initiatives.
• Facilitate communications at all levels to solve problems and participate in planning of proactive solutions
• Serve as liaison to community organization including local government housing departments, non-profit housing development corporations, families/consumer groups interested in residential development
• Presents supported living services information to people supported, families, service providers and other stakeholders.
• Participate in special projects, and assist with additional duties or tasks, as assigned
• Maintain all client information as confidential in compliance with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and the California Lanterman Act

Requirements

Education/Experience

• Master’s degree in Social Work or related human services field
• 2+ years in social services
• Experience in interpretation of policies, procedures, legislation and regulations pertaining to particular programs, including Regional Center Systems and Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act desired

Skills

• Budget creation and management, preferably as it pertains to Title XVII
• Negotiation

Competency Traits

• Working with families from diverse cultural, linguistic and socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Public speaking, presentation, coaching and written communication.
• Applying existing laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Managing high level, multi-year organizational change.
• Policy development and project management.
• Apply independent judgment in critical situations.
• Prioritize work and meet deadlines.
• Work with minimal supervision 
• Problem identification and analysis

Desired Qualifications

• Regional center experience and/or knowledge of program development, consultation and workshop coordination
• Experience in multi-cultural settings and/or multi-lingual capacity

Benefits

What are the benefits to working with GGRC?

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including Medical and Dental benefits with a generous employer contribution and additional employer paid Life, Disability and Vision coverage

10% employer contribution to a 403(b) retirement account to help you save for the future!

GENEROUS TIME OFF BENEFITS!!!

No really, we mean generous:

13 vacation days, 15 sick days, 11 paid holidays, 6 personal holidays, and up to 5 paid days for continuing education

What makes GGRC so special?

GGRC values diversity, we believe in creating an environment where people of all backgrounds can collaborate to find solutions to complex problems. We are community minded and passionate.

GGRC values each person as a full, robust, and unique individual and interacts with each person in a manner that is respectful and responsive. We endeavor to place each person at the center of his, her or their own life. We approach each person as an expert on his, her or their own life and identity with a clear and attentive inquiry into what is important to, as well as important for, that one person (whether coworker or person-served, family member or other stakeholder).

How to apply:

GGRC values diversity; people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Please complete the application and submit your most recent resume. If you feel that the questions do not accurately capture what you have to offer Golden Gate Regional Center, you are also welcome to attach a cover letter. Applications are being reviewed on a rolling basis so we encourage you to submit yours soon. We look forward to reading your application.

Golden Gate Regional Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.